AGE HARDENING. Hardening by aging, usually after rapid cooling or cold working.
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TEMPERED MARTENSITE EMBRITTLEMENT. Embrittlement of ultrahigh-strength steels caused by tempering in the temperature range of 205 to 400 degrees C (400 to 750 […]
SOAKING. Prolonged holding at a selected temperature to effect homogenization of structure or composition.
THERMAL SHOCK. The development of a steep temperature gradient and accompanying high stresses within a structure.
STRAIN HARDENING. An increase in hardness and strength caused by plastic deformation at temperatures below the recrystallization range.